Acceptability and satisfaction of a mindfulness-based healthy eating and stress management program targeting economically marginalized families in a pilot trial.

IF 2.7 3区 心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL
Sisi Chen, Jiying Ling, Reese Buhlman, Sophia Tadavich, Tsui-Sui Annie Kao
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Objectives: To inform and improve future program development, particularly with economically marginalized families, this study aimed to examine the acceptance and satisfaction of a mindfulness-based healthy eating and stress management program among participating parents and daycare teachers in a pilot trial.

Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted to evaluate a 14-week mindfulness-based program implemented with 107 English-speaking Head Start children (ages 3-5 years) and their parents. The program included a school-based mindful eating curriculum, a home-based parent component to promote mindful eating and reduce parental stress, and a bridging activity connecting home practice with school learning. Quantitative evaluation data were collected from 84 parents (Mage = 30.12 years) and 12 teachers (Mage = 43.92 years) via Qualtrics. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 parents (Mage = 31.55 years). Descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were used to analyze data.

Results: Both quantitative (95.2%) and qualitative data demonstrated overall satisfaction with the entire program. About 83%-92% of teachers and 85% of parents considered the school-based curriculum to be satisfactory and acceptable. About 88%-100% of parents were satisfied with the Facebook private group and parent meetings. Approximately 91% of parents found the child letters helpful in connecting and translating school learning into mindful practices at home.

Conclusions: Results demonstrate high levels of acceptance and satisfaction with the mindfulness-based program among economically marginalized families and daycare teachers. Findings provide several key implications for future interventions to incorporate a mindful eating curriculum into daycare routines, proactively connect home practices with school learning to enhance the interactive influence between children and parents, and form a virtual peer support community through social media platforms and group meetings.

在试点试验中,以经济边缘化家庭为目标的正念健康饮食和压力管理计划的可接受性和满意度。
目的:为了告知和改进未来的项目开发,特别是在经济边缘化家庭,本研究旨在通过一项试点试验,检查参与的家长和日托教师对基于正念的健康饮食和压力管理项目的接受程度和满意度。方法:采用混合方法对107名说英语的学前教育儿童(3-5岁)及其父母实施的为期14周的正念课程进行评估。该项目包括一个以学校为基础的正念饮食课程,一个以家庭为基础的家长部分,以促进正念饮食和减轻父母的压力,以及一个将家庭实践与学校学习联系起来的桥梁活动。通过qualics对84名家长(年龄30.12岁)和12名教师(年龄43.92岁)进行定量评价。对20名家长(年龄31.55岁)进行半结构化访谈。采用描述性统计和专题分析方法对数据进行分析。结果:定量数据(95.2%)和定性数据均表明对整个项目总体满意。约83%至92%的教师及85%的家长认为校本课程是满意及可接受的。大约88%-100%的家长对Facebook的私人小组和家长会感到满意。大约91%的家长发现孩子的信件有助于将学校的学习转化为家庭的正念练习。结论:结果显示,经济边缘家庭和日托教师对正念课程的接受度和满意度较高。研究结果为未来的干预措施提供了几个关键的启示,包括将正念饮食课程纳入日托日常生活,主动将家庭实践与学校学习联系起来,以增强儿童与父母之间的互动影响,并通过社交媒体平台和小组会议形成虚拟同伴支持社区。
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Journal of Pediatric Psychology
Journal of Pediatric Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, DEVELOPMENTAL-
CiteScore
6.00
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11.10%
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89
期刊介绍: The Journal of Pediatric Psychology is the official journal of the Society of Pediatric Psychology, Division 54 of the American Psychological Association. The Journal of Pediatric Psychology publishes articles related to theory, research, and professional practice in pediatric psychology. Pediatric psychology is an integrated field of science and practice in which the principles of psychology are applied within the context of pediatric health. The field aims to promote the health and development of children, adolescents, and their families through use of evidence-based methods.
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